5340.01 - CONCUSSIONS
The following New Albany-Floyd County School Corporation guidelines are in compliance with Indiana Code 20-34-7:
Dissemination of Concussion Information, Guidelines, and Forms (I.C. 20-34-7-2 thru I.C. 20-34-7-3)
Coaches: A training session will be provided for coaches to learn how to recognize symptoms of concussion and head injury in their student athletes. Coaches will be provided with quick reference guide to aid them in recognizing concussions and head injury. Coaches will also be educated on the plan of care for concussion and head injury. Coaches will be given the "Head Concussion Quick Reference Guide for Coaches" during the training session. Each coach will be required to attend the meeting annually.
Student Athletes, Parents, and Guardians: Prior to participation in an interscholastic sport, each student athlete and their parent or guardian must receive and read the "Heads Up - Concussion in High School Sports - A Fact Sheet for Parents" and "Heads Up - Concussion in High School Sports - A Fact Sheet for Athletes." The athlete and parent must sign the "Concussion Acknowledgement and Signature Form for Parents and Student Athletes" and return it to the athlete's coach, prior to being able to participate in practice. Forms will be distributed annually, alongside the required physical forms. The signed acknowledgement forms will be kept on file in the athletic office with the athlete's physical for the duration of the academic year.
Concussion Management (I.C. 20-34-7-4 thru I.C. 20-34-7-5)
Any student athlete suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury in a practice or game, will be removed from play and may not return until receiving written clearance to return to play by a licensed health care provider.
A copy of the "Concussion Evaluation and Release to Play Form for Licensed Health Care Providers" must be signed by a licensed health care provider trained in the management of concussions and head injuries and returned to the coach prior to being allowed to return to play.
Forms must be obtained from the certified athletic trainer, athletic department, or school nurse.
Names of student athletes suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury will be provided to the certified athletic trainer and/or school nurse in order to allow proper monitoring and follow up care as needed.
All forms to be used with these guidelines are as follows:
Concussion Evaluation and Release to Play Form for Licensed Health Care Providers
Concussion Acknowledgement and signature Form for Parents and Student Athletes
Heads Up - Concussion in High School Sports - A Fact Sheet for Parents
Heads Up - Concussion in High School Sports - A Fact Sheet for Athletes Head Concussion Quick Reference Guide for Coaches